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​Associate of Arts in Computer Science
2 YEARS    |    60 CREDITS[UNITS]
ACADEMIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
Computer Work

The programs may be completed in four academic years for AACS. However, due to modular and compact nature of our program, student may create his/her own schedule to complete the degrees. It is designed to equip students for information technology careers and emphasizes hands-on industry application and knowledge. Furthermore, the curriculum incorporates state-of-the-art tools and programming techniques. Interwoven throughout the computer science courses are industry specific concepts that are taught within a real-world environment. Students will be equipped to identify application opportunities. Cutting-edge techniques and modern software development tools are also incorporated throughout the students learning objectives.

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PRACTICAL AND CAREER DRIVEN

​Graduates that earn the AA in Computer Science degree program will be able to apply and synthesize real-world concepts and skills related to information technology. Graduates will be prepared to utilize skills related to information technology

PROJECT-BASED AND SIMULATE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

Courses are project-based and simulate real-world experience with relevant software applications including hands-on labs. Students benefit learning from highly qualified faculty who have practical

CERTIFICATION DRIVEN

This program is aligned with industry relevant skills and certification requirements that are sought by most employers. Graduates will have an edge and will be equipped to seize new opportunities as they enter the information technology career field. Graduates will be able to document procedures and comply with relevant policies

AACS Program - 60 Credits[Units] Total
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Web Development
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Data Science
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Cloud Computing

SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

FULL AACS CURRICULUM

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUM

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CAREERS
The BACS and AACA degree curriculum develop students' core competencies for success in IT career and leadership. Possible careers include:

Software developer

Web developer

Full-stack web developer

Systems architect

Information analysts

Software engineer

Data scientist

Computer system analyst

Database developer

Database administrator

Software tester Systems analyst

Business analyst

Product manager

Network architect

Engineering manager

User interface designer

Cloud computing engineer

Information security analyst

Computer science professor

Information security officer

Software quality assurance manager

Information technology specialist

Mobile application designer or developer

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. The ability to create significant software projects
  2. A strong foundation that underlines the discipline including the required aspects of computing software, hardware, mathematics and science.
  3. A deeper understanding of computer science concentrations including web development, data science, and cloud computing.
  4. Students will have a substantial knowledge of the Bible and be well-grounded in Christian theology, ethics, and morality.
  5. An appreciation of the societal consequences of technology, including computers, and of the ethical issues that arise with recent technologies.
  6. The knowledge and skills necessary to obtain employment after graduation or to continue their study of computer science in graduate school. 
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